Alanya and Limassol

Wow....2 new ports in 2 days....love it....even though it wasnt the most amazing ports....who cares....im getting to see new places....spend time with amazing people...what more could i want....hmmmmm....

So where to start.....banu, a friend who grew up in germany but is actually turkish....her mom lives in alanya wanted to take us for lunch....so since i signed off and we knew we would see each other again....i had to have time off over lunch...cause that was whEre she wanted to choose where to go....but first...a pic from the port with the well known red tower...hmmmmm...not sure why...ill read up...and will let u know another time...after all...not last time im here...here is a pic

From there banu fetched us, kim & me, with her mom....first she showed us the non touristy area of alanya....lets put it this way...she wanted to take us to a restaurant where u eat on the river...and yes...actually on....but somehow banu...hmmmm....forgot that it is out of season and it is closed....hahaha....so then we went back to town....main area....where we wanted some typical turkish food......from pita bread to lachmacun pizza......here is a pic of banu and me and some of the food......

And then banu ordered dessert....was like a honey, sugar thingy with cheese in the middle and some pistaccio....man it was absoloutely amazing...very sweet....like baklava....but amazing...wow....but then again....cheese and pistaccio....hmmmmm....great stuff...now i need to find out name so that i can order again.....

Next day.....limassol....on my own.....but i dont mind....sometimes.......so everyone said....dont bother going out...its so shit...katakolon is like new york compared to limassol...but we all know me..if i have time...i will go out and form my own opinion....and guess what....i was so surprised....i really enjoyed it...it was small.....nice souvenir shops...nice restaurants.....here are some pics of buildings...We all know how much i like to see settings...architecture....so Here is one of a building and one from some kind of church.....

After walking around....i discovered this amazing nuts and dried fruit shop......i wont miss a shop that looks as amazing as this one.....wow...and the dried fruit....wow...and nuts....wow.....i was allowed to try all i wanted...ended up buying a shit load....mixed dried fruit (cherry, pineapple, mango and figs), salted macademia and caramalized honey almonds....wow....problem...couldnt stop myself eating...so in the end i felt sick....when i took them back to the ship they were locked into the safe....sadly i dont have The combination...damn....hmmmmm......here a pic Of the store....

and not to forget....of course had a coffee....macchiato though....wanted something strong....excellento....very strong...so perfecto...and yes....also bought my souvenir mug....which is something i have started to collect whatever country or better city that i am in....will have a shelf one day in my house.....displaying them.....hahaha.....ok.....so now im off....israel and egypt coming up.....unfortunately no long tours for me...schedule doesnt allow it...this time....cheers

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Wedding time.....my baby sister's wedding

Image
Oh my word....my sister, who wanted to be a nun (inspired by the movie Sister Act), is getting married....and to a guy that suites her perfectly.....we started getting reAdy around lunch time...make up artist, Victor Ortega, was flown in from Manila. He did my sister's, my mom's and my makeup....but now a few steps back...this wedding pre- celebration started on Wednesday night with a Swiss family dinner, Thursday night a pub crawl and Friday night a close family (Aboitiz and Bucher) at a Spanish tapas place (where the food was amazing...first time i tried nero paella)....but to the pub crawl we get later..... Nero Paella Lechon So....the make up artist was fabulous.....he did an amazing job, he also did the hair for the three of us...the other brides maides' make up and hair was done by his entourage.....here a pic of us getting ready for the big event.... My sister and Victor Victor and me I loved how subtle he did it...and then time for pics with t...
Read more

Hong kong

Image
So, lets do this blog a little different....when you go to Hong Kong, this is my top 10 highlights, things i think you must do (not any particular order): 1. Junk boat cruise (1 hour) 2. Dim sums at Maxims Palace City Hall 3. Deep Fried Pork Bun at Tim Ho Wan 4. Shopping (not neccessarily to buy but just to see) 5. Flute bar in Soho (such a variety of cocktails) 6. Armani Prive bar (rooftop bar) 7. Tram to Victoria Peak 8. Lamma island and of course that includes the hike and seafood 9. Under the bridge crab (garlic crab) 10. Nightmarket with eating local food which includes 1000 year old egg So...now some of those i have done this time in Hong Kong and some i did last time.....so lets do this way..im going to split my experience in Hong Kong in 2 parts, otherwise this blog will be endless.....but im gonna go through all top 10 attractions.... Number 1: Junk boat cruise.....they leave from both the Kowloon side (always on the half of the hour, for example 16:30...
Read more

Podere il Casale

Image
Beautiful place near Monticchiello in the Southern Tuscany. My parents, together with Mutti and Sofia went there whilst Kim and I were in Corsica. They raved about it, stating that it was Swiss owned and they met the couple who owns and runs it. They are actively involved and so are their children. Their food is produced on the farm, they are famous for their Pecorino cheese. They also offer Pizza and bread courses, camping etc etc....in fact i was really looking forward to visiting this place. They have outdoor and indoor seating but i must say the outdoor seating cannot be compared to the indoor hall. The outside is quaint, picturesque and has breath-taking views. There is quite a long dirt road following up to Podere il Casale....its not so easily found. The sign at the entrance is also not too good. Once we parked a beautiful sign welcomed us....let me share a pic... Podere il Casale As mentioned the place was quaint and picturesque with beautiful laid tables....and a fabulous vi...
Read more